Hare Krishna!
The Scriptures mention the story at the beginning of creation when the representatives of the Devas (Demi-Gods), the Asuras (Humans) and the Rakshasas (Demon) approached their Creator, for guidance on how to improve them-selves so they can serve Him better.
The Lord spoke just one syllable to them “Da” and sent them back.
The three went back to their respective kingdom to contemplate what the Lord was trying to say.
The Rakshasas who were violent by nature understood the Lord’s message “Da” as Daya – be Merciful or compassionate to evolve spiritually
The Asuras who were controlling and possessive by nature understood the Lord’s message “Da” as Daana – Give to evolve spiritually.
The Devas who were by nature used to enjoying the nectar of heavenly planets understood the Lord’s message “Da” as Dama – be Austere (Tapasya) to evolve spiritually.
In Kaliyug all these 3 qualities of Devas (Satva), Asuras (Rajo) and Rakshasas (Tamo) are within us.
Hence each one of us takes home the message from the same teacher according to the nature which is more predominant within us.
Whichever guna (nature) we feed the most will become predominant within.
Hence, it is very important to have Sakshi bhaava (Vicharana- be a witness to your mind), which is a non-judgemental and non-critical observation of our self with the intelligence which has been purified by the study of shastras (Scriptures).
Hare Krishna!
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